Work visa costs
Germany skilled worker visa fees
Germany charges €75 for a national skilled worker visa Source 1,Source 2. An employer can use the optional fast-track procedure for skilled workers for €411, producing €486 across those two government charges Source 1. Qualification recognition and document costs are separate Source 1.
National visa fee
A skilled worker applying for a German national visa pays €75. The Federal Foreign Office identifies this as the standard national visa charge Source 1,Source 2.
Fast-track procedure
With the prospective worker's authority, an employer in Germany can apply for the fast-track procedure through the local foreigners authority. The procedure costs €411 Source 1.
Adding the €411 procedure charge to the €75 national visa charge gives €486. The fast-track procedure does not guarantee that the visa will be granted Source 1,Source 2.
Recognition and document costs
Recognition of a foreign qualification can carry a separate fee. Translation, certification and document procurement can create further expenses. The Federal Foreign Office does not give one universal total for these items Source 1.
Common questions
How much is the fast-track procedure?
€411 Source 1.
What is the combined government charge?
€486 for the visa and optional fast-track procedure Source 1,Source 2.
Does fast track guarantee approval?
No Source 1.
Rules and fees change. Check the official site linked above before you apply or pay. Spotted an error? Email [email protected] with the official link.